If you like to have your garden looking beautiful during the summer and fall, 
you will have to give them some thought now. 
A. L. ALEXANDER—This dahlia 
was named in honor of the great 
radio announcer—(I. D. Stock- 
Parrella-Hulin)—We are offer¬ 
ing this grand dahlia in plants 
only. Color, dark flame with 
shades of grenadine red, lines 
of gold all overlaid with bronze 
sheen. Blooms from 11 to 12 
inches, and from 7 to 8 inches 
in depth. A very massive dahlia. 
A strong grower with excellent 
branching habits. Blooms in 
profusion from early until late. 
The huge blooms are erect, 
facing on cane like stems, with 
perfect center. An exceptionally 
fine foliage. On Mr. Dudley’s 
Honor Roll in THE FLOWER 
GROWER. Height of plant, 4 
feet. Plants only $5.00 Net 
A. L. ALEXANDER 
VIRGINIA RUTE (Informal Decorative) Chappaqua Gardens—An exception¬ 
ally large flower on extra long stems. Blooms of deep rich velvety maroon 
with broad pointed petals, having tight centers, good form and substance 
are held well out of the foliage on long erect stems. Easily grows to 
immense size without coddling; 12 to 14 inches by 9 inches deep. The 
bush growth is vigorous, foliage insect resistant. Height 5 to 6 feet. 
Roots $10.00 Plants $5.00 
PAUL BUNYAN’S CHARM—A rich golden yellow flower about two shades 
deeper than the average yellow, with an unusually high center which adds 
greatly to its appearance. This is a dahlia that is easy to grow which is 
much needed in the yellow class, with blooms 11 inches to 13 inches and 
have been grown to 14 inches. The sturdy bush and its extreme brilliance 
make it a good garden variety. Won two firsts in I. D. undisseminated 
classes, scored 84 in East Lansing 1938, and is on The Flower Grower 
Honor Roll. Plants only $2.50 NET 
HILLSIDE GOLD (Hillside Farm)—St. C. Color, rich golden yellow, with an 
apricot glow, especially at the center of the flower. This variety is a fine 
grower, good foliage, and the best of stem. Winner of several blue ribbons. 
On Mr. Johnston’s Honor Roll. 
Plants only $3.35 
SUNSET SATAN—S. C. 10x5. Sunset shades of apricot buff with faint blend¬ 
ing of red. Growth habit and type of this flower are similar to Satan. 
Anyone who likes a robust grower will like this one as it grows easily 
from six to eight feet in height. Plants only $2.00 NET 
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